I consistently take benadryl before bed each night. It helps not only with my allergies as the seasons change, but also to calm my 'overactive mind' around bedtime. It allows me to sleep for several hours at a time, allowing me to be less suceptable to waking up every hour or so as I do when I sleep without it.
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It was like a roller coaster ride with some attributed anxienty
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joedoe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/26/2009
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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I started to take the soft gels for sleep aid, but I use a knife to punch a hole into the sofe gel and squeeze half of the contents into the sink. Take it 30 minutes before going to bed and I sleep through the nite with 6-7 hrs sleep without any effects.
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jess_sayin | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/17/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was having headaches every day and sometimes would wake up with a headache. It felt like a tension headache. I started taking 2 25mg benadryl pills at night. Now, I have slept great through the night and woken up without a headache for almost a week now. I don't take any benadryl during the day. The two pills at night seem to last all day. I feel 100% better.
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hashoo | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/16/2009
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 4.0
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vinnythered | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2009
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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Worked really well.
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Anonymous | Female | Patient
8/23/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2009
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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It was like a roller coaster ride with some attributed anxienty
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/11/2009
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been satisfied so far but is it safe for regular use?
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Panej | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/6/2009
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 5.0
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Started having body itch all over my body and was told by a doctor to try benadryl allergy. The relief was almost instant, but got drowsy pretty quickly but would wake up in the morning alert (big plus). Relief lasts for up to 24 hours on just one 25mg tab. Sometimes though, I wouldn't really say whether I'm taking it for the restful sleep or the itching, but I'm please to kill two birds with one stone as I was suffering from insomnia from time to time months before I started taking it. I have been taking it almost daily now for two months and I hope this is fine.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/26/2009
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 3.7
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ziggy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/9/2009
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 5.0
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I work at a resturant where there's many allergens & daily I take 1 tablet w/ coffee or coke to avoid sleepiness. I luv my Beadryl & when I need to rest well It works great. I'll never change.
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karlamespi1 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/31/2009
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.0
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sneezy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/4/2009
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 5.0
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It has really worked for me both for my allergies and also as a sleep aid. The only problem as far as my allergies are concerned is that I get very drowsy with this medication, which is not a problem at night, but is problematic during the day.
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Lisl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2009
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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I have probably tried every prescription out there for stuffy nose either from allergies or colds and this really works the best for me. Sleep well too which is an extra bonus for an insomniac
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Cathyjean | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/27/2008
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 2.7
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I was wanting to know if it contains Asprin in the ingredeance. I found out that my step son was itching from chicken pox.
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T3R3S1T@ | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/26/2008
Condition: Sneezing
Overall rating 4.3
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This medication help me get better while i slept although it does make you a little drowsy.
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diluted | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2008
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 1.7
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if you are on mood stablizers such as (Zyprexa) and possible taking seudoeffedrine for sinus headache. Be advised : Could cause a dimentia like symptom mixed with sleep disruption.
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Rested | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/28/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been very satisfied with this drug. It has helped me get a good nights sleep without feeling drowsy in the morning.
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$@!$^^ | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
10/26/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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very effective for sleeping; also as a relaxant. no next day foggy, unclear feelings from 25-50 mg./night.
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trixie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/16/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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Does anyone have upset stomach from taking this drug? For people using it to sleep-do you have to keep increase the dosage in order for it to be effective?
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Tina | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2008
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Severe allergic reaction to new soap. My face was swollen and it worked but I was SLEEPY! It was worth is though
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